Author Archives: Joshua Chaffer

Corey Loveless shows out in new Canvas project with Anthony Kannon & Process

Corey Loveless of Dim 136 just dropped Canvas, a lyrical fusion of the best word play we’ve heard from Loveless yet. The project consists of two singles,“Proof” featuring Anthony Kannon and fellow Dim 136 member Process. As well as “Narcissus” which also has Kannon joining in to do what he does best. This being his …

Buffalo artist Gaine$ talks Native Sun album and extending the shelf life of music in the modern era

Gaine$ of Buffalo NY is a diamond in the rough of the exploding Upstate music scene. Equipped with a unique set of vocals and a strong sense of self, Gaine$ crafts music embedded with truth, growth and self discovery. In 2020, he released his 3rd album, Native Sun. A seemingly short 5 track project until …

Jamal Gasol discusses career and latest album The Novelty of Standards

The face of Niagara Falls hip hop scene and one of the most consistent artists in Upstate NY is Jamal Gasol. A multi-faceted artist who brings a relatable hunger and grimey street sound that Upstate is famous for. His second album of the year is “The Novelty of Standards” which is fully produced by Bass …

Cherp gifts us lead single to holiday themed album I Hate Christmas

Upstate veteran Cherp is showing us his holiday spirit to wrap this year up with his latest album announcement “I Hate Christmas“. This is his second album of the year following “Up Now” back in mid June. With the variation of talent involved its clear that Cherp never fails to piece together impressive projects with …

Syracuse artist Angvl talks about new single “Drunk and Confused” ahead of mixtape release

Hailing from Syracuse is Angel Gonzalez, an artist who goes by Angvl and is fairly new to the Upstate music scene. He became invested in the art of creating during the pandemic and what was once a hobby became a passion. “I’m based out of the Westside of Syracuse, NY which is my hometown but …

Werd drops 16 track debut album Werd Around Town

Upstate artist Werd just released his debut album Werd Around Town on all major streaming services. Originally hailing from the bay area of northern California and moving to Upstate NY in 2015, Werd brings familiar vibes and gritty lyricism with a touch of west coast smoothness. He describes his sound as a mix of both …

Drumwork artist Lucky Seven breaks down his album Lucky and the Laser Gun

Lucky Seven out of Buffalo NY is one of the most eccentric and lyrical artists in today’s music scene. Signed to Conway the Machines‘ label Drumwork Music Group, he’s consistently been a standout among the heavyweights in Upstate hip hop. Lucky and the Laser Gun is Lucky’s seventh studio album and his first major release …

Blane Bent discusses creative EP Predalien: Chapter Black

Upstate veteran Blane Bent is back with his latest creation Predalien: Chapter Black. A six track EP produced solely by Forgotten, this project showcases the essence of Blane at its finest and is his first project release of the year. Hailing from Ithaca NY and working heavily in the area for over a decade, Blane …

Ryan Bronson makes a statement with deluxe version of latest album “Application of Love”

Rising star Ryan Bronson out of Waverly NY has released the deluxe version to his summer time, Itunes charting album Application of Love. Adding an additional seven tracks to the album, taking the total count to 24 songs and proving that longer in depth projects can still be very successful. Completely engineered and almost fully …

AOHB gets an “Upgrade” in latest release with Blicka Don

Young hip hop prodigy AOHB linked up with the veteran Blicka Don to piece together his latest single “Upgrade” produced by Ithacas own prodigy Saint Kid. With both artists hailing from Elmira, this collaboration was very much sought after and is the first time the two have worked together. The song is loaded with wicked …

Elmira gets huge shoutout from Jack Harlow and talks collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger

Between his hit record “Whats Poppin” and being featured on Lil Nas X‘s “Industry Baby“, Jack Harlow has been a major figure in the new age of young hip hop stars. While at the 2021 Met Gala this past monday, Harlow was a guest of Elmira native and legend Tommy Hilfiger as he was also …

“Liar” is the latest cinematic single from Upstate phenom Jake Daniels

Taking just a few months to crank out his next smash hit, Jake Daniels is back with his latest cinematic masterpiece, “Liar“. A tale of a woman whos ever so seductive, deceitful, and glamorous appearance leads her to a man obsessed with her devilish ways. This in turn creates a particularly toxic relationship that the …

Dee Blaze the Pyro brings us the remix to the anthem “Black Boy Joy”

In the middle of July this year, Yonkers Producer and Emcee Dee Blaze the Pyro crafted an anthem called “Black Boy Joy“ with the help of D Swizz from Elmira and Lunaa Redd out of Brooklyn. The song in essence is exactly what the title implies, a celebratory statement of black pride for boys and …

Elmiras own Knoxxy & Blicka Don drop stunning collab album BLOODLINE

Two of the most prominent artists hailing from Elmira NY, Blicka Don and Eddie Knoxx, have teamed up to drop their very first collaboration album BLOODLINE. The title speaking to the fact the two are first cousins and that music and entrepreneurship runs in their blood. However these two are far from your average related …

O3 Kosta drops Tee Melly produced EP Alpha II

Releasing two projects in the span of 4 months, O3 Kosta is leaving his mark on the Upstate music scene this year. His second drop of 2021 is a 6 track EP titled Alpha II, which was fully produced and mixed by Tee Melly, another strong emerging artist from the 607 area of Upstate N.Y. …